Esther Ramos Owner of Canela a Spanish Hand fan shop
When 20-year-old Esther first landed in Germany, little did she know that some 20 years later she’d become the ultimate ambassador for authentic Spanish artisanal hand fans – showing Berliners the great beauty and practicality of this century-old accessory. ‘Hand fans are like handbags or shoes. There are many different forms, sizes, designs, and […]
Allora and Calzadilla at the Neue Nationalgalerie
Stop, Repair, Prepare By Agustina Bullrich As autumn starts to peel the outside world, Allora and Calzadilla’s performance at the Neue Nationalgalerie offers the opposite movement. Once you access the huge lobby, you can see it on the other end. It’s a C. Bechstein three legged piano with a large hole in its case and […]
Café Botanico
An experiment in sustainable gastronomy by Agustina Bullrich Inside a round leaf, twelve rolling letters spell the words Café Botanico. The logo and sign at the entrance are the perfect visual synthesis for what you’ll find in this restaurant three steps down the ground level, a mix of coziness, freshness and an experimental spirit. Located […]
Weißer See
The ‘Weißer See’ is a quite remarkable inner city, clear water lake, situated in the Berlin district of Pankow (although easily reachable from Friedrichshain). A circle of woodlands encases the eye catching water, a path attracting joggers, dog walkers and anyone keen on an outdoor spot. Once the weather is hot enough, they open up […]
Badeschiff
“Badeschiff” is a serious hot spot in Berlin during the summer months. It is a beach bar, right on the river Spree, with everything you need too enjoy a long, lazy day. The main attraction is the ultra cool swimming pool suspended on the river. To have a glistening light blue rectangle installed above the […]
Simon-Dach-Straße in Berlin
Our travel journalism interns visit sites all over Berlin, and one of the most bustling and memorable streets in this city is Simon-Dach-Straße, situated in Berlin’s buzzing district of Friedrichshain. It is seemingly endless – block after block of cafes, restaurants and bars on either side. The sheer range of cuisine on offer is quite […]
Gap Year Programmes
Gap years should be productive, yes. But they also deserve to be amazing, once in a lifetime experiences. You have a year to fill with whatever you choose – travelling being the most common option. This school – university gap is an often under-utilised opportunity to improve your core skill set and do something that […]